I Didn’t Promise To Secure Tickets For Senators Who Lost Primaries – Akpabio

The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has said that he didn’t promise to secure tickets for senators who lost the recently held primary elections of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The rebuttal was made in a statement by his media office on Saturday, which stressed that the Senate President only empathised with senators who were affected negatively by the outcome of their primary elections, in the course of interacting with them “We must categorically assert...

The Anambra Crucible: Why Soludo’s War On “Fakes” Is A Battle for the Soul of Society

By Christian ABURIME Amidst the socio-economic frenzy of modern Nigeria, where quick fixes are often valorised over hard work and sensational success frequently eclipses genuine achievement, many may find it hard to choose a different path. Yet, at different levels of society, one can find those who dare to “beat them” rather than “join them”. And one can still see leaders who would not condone the travesty of right values. One such mindful, uncompromising leader...

Women groups drum support for female candidates ahead of 2027 Elections

The National President of the Women Wing of the Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation of Nigeria, Hajiya Ramatu Tijjani has advocated support for female candidates who emerged victorious in their various party primaries. She made the appeal during an interview with journalists in Kaduna, congratulated all women who successfully secured their parties’ tickets and urged Nigerian women to rise above political, ethnic, and religious differences by supporting female candidates across all political parties. Hajiya Ramatu...

Governor Makinde bans late-night commercial motorcycle operations 

As part of efforts to strengthen security and combat criminal activities in Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde has restricted the operations of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. across the state. The latest directive comes three weeks after armed men abducted about 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area near Ogbomoso on 15 May. The Governor made the disclosure on Friday addressing...

BudgIT Says Nigerians Now Owe ₦724,000 Each As Debt Burden Rises

Nigerians now carry an estimated public debt burden of about ₦724,000 per person, according to data released by civic-tech organisation BudgIT, highlighting a sharp rise in the country’s debt profile over the past decade. The figure marks a significant increase from about ₦67,000 in 2015, reflecting the rapid growth of Nigeria’s total public debt and its widening impact on citizens. BudgIT’s analysis shows that between 2022 and 2024, Nigeria’s total debt stock rose from approximately...

FG Launches ‘#UniteAgainstTerror’ Campaign to Mobilise Nigerians Against Terrorism

The Federal Government has called for a united national front involving citizens, the media, civil society organisations, and security agencies in the ongoing fight against terrorism and violent extremism across the country. Speaking at a national press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said defeating terrorism requires collective responsibility that transcends political, ethnic, religious, and regional divisions. “The Federal Government is rallying citizens, the media, and security...

State Police Legal Framework Almost Ready — Presidency

Nigeria’s long-debated proposal to establish state police has moved significantly closer to reality, with the Presidency confirming that work on the constitutional and legal framework is now at an advanced stage and an amendment is expected soon. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday after a high-level consultative meeting held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, describing months of sustained deliberations between the executive, the National Assembly, and...

Tinubu Congratulates Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim On New UN Role

President Bola Tinubu, has congratulated Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, on his election as Chairman of the United Nations General Assembly Fifth Committee on Budget and Administration. The President, in a congratulatory message on Wednesday signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the election of Senator Ibrahim is noteworthy at a particularly critical moment for the United Nations, as the world body navigates significant financial...

Opposition Lawmakers Select Ugochinyere As Reps Minority Leader

Opposition lawmakers in the green chamber of the National Assembly, on Wednesday selected Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, lawmaker representing Ideato North and Ideato South, as Reps Minority Leader Designate, awaiting the Speaker’s announcement. 61 out of the 81 lawmakers from the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Labour Party (LP), Action Peoples Party (APP), Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Social Democratic Party (SDP) and ACCORD...

‘No Unauthorised External Access’, INEC Says After Leak of Emeka Ike’s Voter Record

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has launched an investigation into what it describes as the unauthorised disclosure of voter information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database, insisting there was no external breach of its system. The commission’s response follows public outrage over the circulation of details belonging to Nollywood actor Emeka Ike, whose voter registration record was shared online amid controversy surrounding his participation in a recent political party primary in the Federal...

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